Blur
- Overview
- Bike Builder
- Geometry and Sizing
- Technical Support
- Warranty
A Fair Advantage
Each weekend, at race venues the world over, there is one rider who gets hoisted upon the shoulders of the crowd and carried to the podium. Or at least leaves with a water bottle as their prize. And between each of those races, innumerable wannabes are putting in the hours on the rollers and in the gym all because they want to feel what it’s like to take the win. They know that to beat the pack every advantage needs to be acquired. That’s where the Blur fits in.
We tapped into everything we’ve learned from years of making the highest quality carbon full-suspension bikes so that we could put as little (weight) as possible into the Blur frame. The trim frame and super-efficient Superlight™ suspension will be the key to translating your input into competition beating performances.
But the Blur isn't just for the short track. Two water bottle mounts within the front triangle should keep chuggers happy. And the high quality fit, finish and carbon construction promises multi-day racers a worry free existence—meaning there's no fiddly proprietary parts that could leave you stranded in a Cape Epic or Breck Epic campsite. The carbon frame, while being light, is made to go the distance and as always the legendary Santa Cruz lifetime warranty and Rider Support team has got your back.
The Blur isn’t guaranteed to make you a race winner but being the lightest, full-suspension carbon XC bike we’ve ever made (Approx 23lb as complete. Blur frame is 289g lighter than the previous model) it might be the difference between claiming first place...or just crossing the line.
- Be sure to read up on our new Superlight™ Suspension
- Looking at XC capability, but interested in a Juliana? Check out the Wilder.
- Racing XC seems too keen but still want speed? Check out the Tallboy
Key Features:
| Available in: | Carbon C and Carbon CC |
| Wheel Size: | 29" |
| Front Travel: | 100mm or 120mm |
| Rear Travel: | 100mm or 115mm |
Choose Build Kit & Frame
Summary
- SelectedS / Carbon C / 29
- Price$5549 USD (MSRP)
- Weight11.88kg / 26.18lbs
Summary
- SelectedS / Carbon C / 29
- Price$5549 USD (MSRP)
- Weight11.88kg / 26.18lbs
Choose Build Kit & Frame
Summary
- SelectedR / TR / Carbon C / 29
- Price$4899 USD (MSRP)
- Weight12.65kg / 27.88lbs
Blur CC (TR only): - $3,649
Summary
- SelectedR / TR / Carbon C / 29
- Price$4899 USD (MSRP)
- Weight12.65kg / 27.88lbs
Blur CC (TR only): - $3,649
Build Specs
- Kit
- Price
- Weight
- Material
- Fork
- Shock
- Rear Derailleur
- Shifters
- Crankset
- Cassette
- Chain
- Bottom Bracket
- Brakes
- Brake Rotors
- Headset
- Stem
- Grips
- Front Hub
- Rear Hub
- Rims
- Rim Options
- Chainguide
- Spokes
- Front Tire
- Rear Tire
- Tubes
- Seat Post
- Saddle
- Kit
- Price
- Weight
- Material
- Fork
- Shock
- Rear Derailleur
- Shifters
- Crankset
- Cassette
- Chain
- Bottom Bracket
- Brakes
- Brake Rotors
- Headset
- Stem
- Grips
- Front Hub
- Rear Hub
- Rims
- Rim Options
- Chainguide
- Spokes
- Front Tire
- Rear Tire
- Tubes
- Seat Post
- Saddle
- R TR
- $4899USD
- 12.65kg / 27.88lbs
- Carbon C
- RockShox Sid RL, 120mm
- FOX Float Performance DPS
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- SRAM Stylo 148 DUB 34t
- SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
- SRAM Level T
- Avid Centerline 180mm
- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
- RaceFace Ride
- ESI Chunky Grips
- SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
- SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
- RaceFace AR Offset 27 29"
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- OneUp Chainguide
- Sapim Race
- Maxxis Rekon Race, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO
- Maxxis Rekon Race, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO
- Stan's Sealant
- SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
- WTB Silverado Pro
- S TR
- $5899USD
- 12kg / 26.45lbs
- Carbon C
- FOX 34 Step Cast Performance, 120mm
- FOX Float Performance DPS
- SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 34t
- SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
- SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
- SRAM Level TL
- Avid Centerline 180mm
- Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
- SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm
- ESI Chunky Grips
- DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h
- DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h
- RaceFace AR Offset 27 29"
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- OneUp Chainguide
- Sapim Race
- Maxxis Rekon Race, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO
- Maxxis Rekon Race, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO
- Stan's Sealant
- RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or Race Face Aeffect
- WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
- XT TR
- $6899USD
- 12kg / 26.45lbs
- Carbon C
- FOX 34 Step Cast Performance Elite, 120mm
- FOX Float Performance Elite DPS
- Shimano XT M8100, 12spd
- Shimano XT M8100, 12spd
- Shimano XT M8120 34t
- Shimano XT M8100, 12spd, 10-51t
- Shimano XT, 12spd
- Shimano XT 68/73mm Threaded BB
- Shimano XT 8100
- Shimano XT, Ice Tech, Centerlock, 180mm
- Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
- SRAM Atmos Stem, 60mm
- ESI Chunky Grips
- Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, Centerlock, 28h
- DT 350, 12x148, MicroSpline, Centerlock, 28h
- RaceFace ARC Offset 27 29" Rims
- Reserve 28|XC Carbon Rim
- OneUp Chainguide
- Sapim D-light
- Maxxis Rekon Race, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO
- Maxxis Rekon Race, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO
- Stan's Sealant
- RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp Dropper V2
- WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
- X01 TR
- $8199USD
- 11.06kg / 24.39lbs
- Carbon CC
- FOX 34 Step Cast Factory, 120mm
- FOX Float Factory DPS
- SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
- SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
- SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 34t
- SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
- SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
- SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
- SRAM Level TLM
- SRAM CLX Centerlock Rotors, 180mm
- Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
- Syntace LiteForce
- ESI Chunky Grips
- Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, Centerlock, 28h
- Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, Centerlock, 28h
- RaceFace ARC Offset 27 29" Rims
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- OneUp Chainguide
- Sapim D-light
- Maxxis Rekon Race, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO
- Maxxis Rekon Race, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO
- Stan's Sealant
- RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp Dropper V2
- WTB Silverado Medium Ti Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
- X01 AXS TR RSV
- $10099USD
- 10.84kg / 23.9lbs
- Carbon CC
- FOX 34 Step Cast Factory, 120mm
- FOX Float Factory DPS
- SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd
- SRAM GX AXS Controller
- SRAM X1 Eagle Carbon 148 DUB, 34t
- SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
- SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd
- SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
- SRAM Level TLM
- SRAM CLX Centerlock Rotors, 180mm
- Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
- Syntace LiteForce
- ESI Chunky Grips
- Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, Centerlock, 24h
- Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, Centerlock, 24h
- Reserve 28|XC Carbon Rim
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- OneUp Chainguide
- Sapim D-light
- Maxxis Rekon Race, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO
- Maxxis Rekon Race, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO
- Stan's Sealant
- RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp Dropper V2
- WTB Silverado Medium Ti Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
- XX1 AXS TR RSV
- $12399USD
- 10.69kg / 23.56lbs
- Carbon CC
- FOX 34 Step Cast Factory, 120mm
- FOX Float Factory DPS
- SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, 12spd
- SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, 12spd
- SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 148 DUB 34t
- SRAM XG1295 Eagle Rainbow, 12spd, 10-50t
- SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12spd
- SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
- SRAM Level Ultimate
- SRAM CLX Centerlock Rotors, 180mm
- Cane Creek AER IS Tapered Headset
- Syntace LiteForce
- ESI Chunky Grips
- DT Swiss 180 EXP, 110x15, Torque Cap, Centerlock, 24h
- DT Swiss 180 EXP, 148x12, XD, Center- lock, 24h
- Reserve 28|XC Carbon Rim
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- OneUp Chainguide
- Sapim CX-Ray
- Maxxis Rekon Race, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO
- Maxxis Rekon Race, 29"x2.4WT, 3C, EXO
- Stan's Sealant
- RockShox Reverb AXS 31.6, MatchMaker
- WTB Silverado Medium Ti Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
Geometry
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 450 | 470 | 495 |
| Stack | 578.3 | 587.6 | 596.9 | 610.8 |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.3° | 68.3° | 68.3° | 68.3° |
| Seat Tube Length | 405 | 430 | 470 | 520 |
| Front Center | 685.8 | 714.5 | 738.2 | 768.7 |
| BB Height | 330.5 | 330.5 | 330.5 | 330.5 |
| BB Drop | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Wheelbase | 1115.8 | 1147 | 1173.2 | 1206.2 |
| Rear Center | 430 | 432.5 | 435 | 437.5 |
| Head Tube Length | 90 | 100 | 110 | 125 |
| Top Tube Length | 563.9 | 592.8 | 616.9 | 647.2 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.5º | 76.3º | 75.8º | 75.7º |
| Standover Height | 736.6 | 740.1 | 739.2 | 745.1 |
Units
cm
Frame Sizing
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
Personal Preference
A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
Body Dimension
Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
Units
cm
S
M
L
XL
Design Details
Design Details
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XC or TR
The TR builds feature more travel (115mm rear, 120mm front) slightly beefier tires (Maxxis Rekon), a full height adjust dropper post, no lockout remote, and larger brake rotors. It's not a trail bike, it's a XC bike for certain courses.
Light Carbon Frame
The full-suspension Blur is lighter than most pre-race dinners you'll eat - 289g saving over previous generation.
Reserve 28 XC wheels
This is the lightest Reserve MTB rim (385g or 1367g complete). The rim bed is shallower and wider, meant for the newer generation of higher volume XC tires which are popular with elite racers.
Geo to match
The Blur's chainstay length is matched to frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry and bike fit.
Two water bottles
Two water bottle mounts within the front triangle mean there's enough juice (or whatever electrolytes you choose) to keep the engine running.
No proprietary gubbins
There's no fiddly proprietary parts that could leave you stranded in a Cape Epic or Breck Epic campsite.
Made to last many lifetimes
The legendary Santa Cruz fit, finish and quality construction put this into a league of its own. The frame, bearings and optional Reserve wheels come with a lifetime warranty and any service is easy to do with our Rider Support pledge.
Chainguide
The only thing you'll be dropping is your competitors
Maintenance Information
How to find your serial number
Something not right? Use our warranty claim form to file a claim. We'll do everything we can to get you back to riding as fast as possible.
File a claim for a Santa Cruz product
If you have any other questions or would like to follow up on a warranty claim, contact our Warranty Department.
Blur Tech Support
| Suspension System | Superlight™ |
| Front Derailleur | No compatibility |
| Headset/Headtube | Integrated (IS41/52) |
| Seat Post | 31.6mm |
| Seat Clamp | 36.4mm |
| Eye to Eye length | 190mm |
| Stroke | 40mm (XC) | 45mm (TR) |
| Fork Compatibility | 100-120mm |
| BB Shell | 73mm Threaded |
| Max Tire Size | 2.4" |
| Max Chainring Size | 36t |
| Water Bottle Mounts | 2 inside main triangle | 1 under downtube |
| Shock Mounting Bushing Front | 20x8 |
| Shock Mounting Bushing Rear | 20x8 |
| Brake Mount | 160 PM |
| Fork Offset | 44mm |
Download the shock setup PDF for this bike and get even more detailed sag, high/low rebound, and high/low compression recommendations for shocks below and get recommendations for the fork in each build.
Fox Float Performance Elite
| Rider Weight | Air Pressure | Shock Sag |
|---|---|---|
| 100lbs (45.5kg) | 95 psi | 28-30%, 12.5-13.5mm |
| 120lbs (54.4kg) | 120 psi | 28-30%, 12.5-13.5mm |
| 140lbs (63.5kg) | 140 psi | 28-30%, 12.5-13.5mm |
| 160lbs (72.6kg) | 165 psi | 28-30%, 12.5-13.5mm |
| 180lbs (81.8kg) | 190 psi | 28-30%, 12.5-13.5mm |
| 200lbs (90.7kg) | 210 psi | 28-30%, 12.5-13.5mm |
| 220lbs (99.8kg) | 235 psi | 28-30%, 12.5-13.5mm |
| 240lbs (108.8kg) | 260 psi | 28-30%, 12.5-13.5mm |
| 260lbs (117.9kg) | 280 psi | 28-30%, 12.5-13.5mm |
Rockshox SIDLuxe Ultimate
| Rider Weight | Air Pressure | Shock Sag |
|---|---|---|
| 100lbs (45.5kg) | 105 | 28-30%, 11-12mm |
| 120lbs (54.4kg) | 125 | 28-30%, 11-12mm |
| 140lbs (63.5kg) | 150 | 28-30%, 11-12mm |
| 160lbs (72.6kg) | 170 | 28-30%, 11-12mm |
| 180lbs (81.8kg) | 195 | 28-30%, 11-12mm |
| 200lbs (90.7kg) | 215 | 28-30%, 11-12mm |
| 220lbs (99.8kg) | 240 | 28-30%, 11-12mm |
| 240lbs (108.8kg) | 260 | 28-30%, 11-12mm |
| 260lbs (117.9kg) | 285 | 28-30%, 11-12mm |
Are there 2 different rear travel settings?
We offer the Blur.4 in 2 travel options: 'XC' - 100mm travel front and rear. This option uses a 40mm stroke rear shock. 'TR' - 120mm front and 115mm rear travel. This option uses a 45mm stroke shock. All Blur 4 frames accommodate both shock sizes.
Can you run 27.5" wheels on the Blur?
No, 29" wheels only, front and rear
How many water bottle mounts are on the Blur?
On sizes M, L, XL there are three bottle mounts- two on the inside of the front triangle, and a third underneath the downtube. The small size does not have the third one underneath the downtube, but does have the other two.
Is it a Blur or a Superlight?
Blur is the model name, Superlight™ is our new pivot system employed on the Blur.4. You can read more about that HERE
Is the new Blur available as a frameset?
Yes, there are a limited number of Blur.4 frame-only options available.Contact your local dealer for more info.
We design our bikes to last, to be easy to work on and we make sure to provide the parts and information so you can make your bike last for many lifetimes.
